• Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center - They will see original and reproductions of Colonial Williamsburg’s architecture and watch films, if desired.
• Governor’s Palace - We will enter the Governor’s Palace and tour the exterior and interior of the palace, surrounding buildings and gardens.
• Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - We will view the interior and exterior of the Capitol building.
• Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - We will view the exterior and interior of the church.
• The College of William and Mary - We will view the exterior and interior of the Sir Christopher Wren building.

• Official Colonial Williamsburg Map

• Lunch
• Brunch
• Dinner
• Snacks
• Bottled water
• Private transportation

The discussion will focus on the contrasting philosophies of architectural preservation in Europe and the United States during the late 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in relation to the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg. Restoration efforts at Colonial Williamsburg required materials to resemble those from the 18th century. For instance, many reconstructed buildings featured roofs made from man-made fire-retardant composites, while the masonry replicated the original style of public buildings.

When the Main College was rededicated as the Wren Building, credit was attributed to the renowned English architect, Sir Christopher Wren, although there is no evidence to support this claim. The building’s foundation reflects a Flemish design rather than the English bond. The current Wren Building is a redesign of the structure that existed in 1733.

This will be an in-depth exploration of the vision of Rev. W.A.R. Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., which led to the creation of Colonial Williamsburg.

• Not recommended for children and teenagers younger than 17

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.